a realization.

Christmas was amazing. In fact, absolutely everything about this past week was amazing. There is always so much going on, that I often forget to look at the “small” things. I know I have an abundantly full life that God has given me, but how often do I actually stop and observe the tiny details? It’s as though I ran through a check-list and then had permission to be instantly content. Relationship with Christ? Check. God loving husband? Check. And so forth! My purpose for starting this blog was to keep in touch with our friends and family, and update everyone on happenings within the new Thomas family. The internet has created endless possibilities of communication throughout our world. While thinking of Rob and mine's network and our comfortable place within it, I start to wonder why anyone would want to read a blog about us. We are only two people in God's great story. If I have a page to fill and readers to entertain, I want the words to be more than the daily outings of Robbie and Anna. It is enough for me that I am content with my husband, family and Creator, but what does it do typing about it to other people? I actually feel very small right now realizing this. I know God calls us to pray for His children, those lost and those saved, and that we are called to do His will. But maybe, His will is to provide a means to reach other people even through a tiny blog. I'm not sure what this looks like, or how I will go about it, but I intend to give it a try. If I can see God's glory right before my eyes, I want others to see it too.

Day 1 of 'blogspot with a new purpose'...

I stumbled across a blog written by a young man and woman struggling through the process of adopting a baby girl from Guatemala. Even though she is not yet legally theirs, God has already assigned baby Eliana to their hearts. Chris and Lindsey Wheeler tell their story on their blogspot at http://thewheelerjourney.blogspot.com/. They have a powerful story of passion, faith and complete reliance on God. Please read it!! And check out Ellie Dubb (www.elliedubb.com), their mission tailored clothing company created to raise funds for their adoption process. Their faith emulates God's greatness and gives me a glimpse of God's glory. I hope you will see it too.

christmas cheer.

Oh my goodness, it has been too long!! I apologize! They say this time of year has a lot of hussle and bustle, and boy are they right. Truth be told, the week I (Anna) started this blog, I was off of my normal duties because of an injured wrist which resulted in a lot of ample computer time. Now that my wrist is healed, I am all over the place again and ever so busy. Tonight is the beginning of RELAXING and family fun. I AM SO EXCITED! As a Marketing Manager, the Christmas season is full of over-time. I had quite a few late nights the past two weeks, and Robbie has been jam packed as well. We have managed to keep our sanity intact and have rested in the knowledge that the Lord is still growing us closer together even as the world continues to whirl around us. I also haven't forgotten about our Christmas tree pictures, I just have to actually take them! I will do it SOON.

Tonight we are going home to be with my WHOLE family! It is a special treat to have my whole family in from Texas and especially to see my neices and nephew...my little hearts, they are so precious!

I know this weekend through Wednesday we will be contently busy celebrating this wonderful time of year. Until our next post, I hope everyone has an amazing and blessed time with their family, friends and loved ones. We rejoice in the birth of our Savior and the blessings we have received this year! God Bless!!